CHAPTER 17
Final Thoughts
Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.
—ANDY DUFRESNE, The Shawshank Redemption1
The Sawshank Redemption is widely considered one of the greatest movies of all time. I can’t think of a better movie to watch as you experience tough times. It’s a wonderful story of tragedy and triumph. If you need a mental boost, watch it today.
Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is wrongfully imprisoned for murdering his wife. Although Andy faces many dark moments, he remains hopeful. Red (Morgan Freeman) told his friend Andy that hope has no place in a prison. He proclaims, “Hope is a dangerous thing.” It’s clear that Red is full of despair—he is broken. In some ways, Red learned to be ...
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